asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the overall strength of the Army on 1st February, 1960, and on a similar date for 1959 and 1958.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Strength.
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The overall strength of Óglaigh na hÉireann, comprising Na Buan-Óglaigh and Na hÓglaigh Cúltaca, on 1 Feabhra, 1960, was 47,450. The corresponding figures for 1 Feabhra, 1959, and 1 Feabhra, 1958, were respectively 48,259 and 48,123.